In the book of Ezra, we encounter the Israelites in exile. They had been waiting to return home, and now the chance had come. Journeying to Israel was a group of people who had come to restore and rebuild. One of those listed among them was Zerubbabel. Listed in the lineage of Jesus, he was to take part in rebuilding the temple. Although opposition would come, he would not be moved from the task. His life helps us see hope in the face of brokenness.